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Published on: 5/11/2009
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Alison Vogt, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine says Maine has been active in promoting bicycling.
"We have legislative efforts that include the three-foot rule, which requires motorists when they pass a cycylist to give them three feet; we have a shoulder-paving policy; and we have the education programs of the Bicycle Coaltion.
We go into classrooms, we educate law enforcement officers, we educate commuters all about how to share the road with motorists and also how to bicycle safely.
Vogt also says that creating bike-friendly communities will reap economic benefits by helping Maine attract residents, businesses and more bicycle tourism.